A Step-by-Step Checklist For a Successful YouTube Ad Campaign

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Create a YouTube Channel
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Just as you need to walk before you can run, you need to create a YouTube channel before you can run any ads. Take the following steps to create your new channel in under 10 minutes:
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Sign Into Your YouTube Account
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Go to “All My Channels” Page
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Create Your Channel
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Provide Details on Your Account
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Create and Upload Your Videos
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Link Your AdWords Account to Your Channel - Log in to your YouTube channel, Click the “My Channel” tab after clicking on the channel icon, Click “Advanced” under the channel page, You will see a “Link an AdWords Account” button on the page, Click this link to finish the process.
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Come Up With a Bidding Strategy
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Now that your YouTube channel is up and running, it’s time to start creating some ads. This process is going to be fairly extensive and require a bit of testing. But the devil’s in the details, so make sure that you follow these steps carefully to get the most out of your video ads.
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Understand the YouTube Bidding Process : Most AdWords users create campaigns using a CPC (cost-per-click) bidding strategy. Although you also have the option to create CPV (cost-per-view) campaigns, most people feel that CPC ads are less risky and easier to optimize.
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Choose Your Bid
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Set Your Targeting Options
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Choose Topics
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Target User Interests
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Consider Targeting Specific YouTube Videos
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Target Search Phrases
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Construct Your Ad
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Get to Know Your Ad Options
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Discovery Ads (formerly In-Display Ads)
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Choose a Video for Your Ad
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Set the Destination for Your Ad
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Final Words
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YouTube remains the most popular video sharing site on the Internet—and for good reason. The site has over 1 billion users, which means that you won’t have any difficulty setting your ads to target the people who are most likely to be interested in your products and services.
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However, succeeding with this marketing method still requires a lot of work. You’ll need to create high-quality videos and invest in both testing and targeting on an ongoing basis to run a successful YouTube campaign.